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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492927
Report Date: 05/31/2022
Date Signed: 06/02/2022 01:34:27 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/23/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220523125334
FACILITY NAME:RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197492927
ADMINISTRATOR:GABRIELA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:762 W. 130TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 324-5800
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90247
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/31/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Gabriela GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility staff failed to follow reporting requirements for a communicable disease.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced inspection and met with director Gabriela Garcia regarding the above allegation. LPA observed 9 infants in care with two teachers. The director states she is working with the two staff to remain within ratio.

LPA interviewed the director who states there were 5 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. The director provided the confidential names. The director states she provided a letter to parents regarding HFMD on May 19th through Procure system. Director states she did not report to Community Care Licensing or Los Angeles Public Health Department. See LIC 809D.

Based on the investigation which included interviews with relevant parties, observations and information obtained, the allegation is Substantiated.

Exit interview was conducted and copy of the report provided.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 30-CC-20220523125334
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492927
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/31/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/31/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101212(d)(1)(E)
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101212(3)(1)(E)- Reporting Requirements
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours.
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The director will ensure that all epidemics with 2 or more cases are reported to Community Care Licensing Division. Director will submit a LIC 624 (Unusual Incident/Injury) form to the department by 6/1/2022
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The director failed to report five (5) cases of Hand Foot Mouth Disease to Community Care Licensing Division.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type B
05/31/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101212(g)(1)
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101212(g)(1)The items specified in (d)(1)(E) through (G) above shall also be reported to the local health officer when appropriate pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500.(1) The licensee shall report to the local health officer all outbreaks or suspected outbreaks involving two or more children of any communicable disease listed in (g)(2)(A) ....
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The director will ensure that all epidemics with 2 or more cases are reported to Los Angeles Public Health Department. Director will report to the Health Department by 6/1/2022.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The director failed to report five (5) cases of Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease to the Los Angeles Public Health Department. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/23/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Wheatley
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220523125334

FACILITY NAME:RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197492927
ADMINISTRATOR:GABRIELA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:762 W. 130TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 324-5800
CITY:GARDENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90247
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/31/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Gabriela GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility staff did not properly sanitize infant care areas
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Wheatley conducted an unannounced inspection and met with director Gabriela Garcia regarding the above allegation. LPA observed 9 infants in care with two teachers and the director assisting with ratios. The director stated that she is assisting the infant program.

LPA interviewed the director who denies the allegation and states the facility is cleaned daily with Clorax wipes. Director states the infant room is cleaned after breakfast, after snack, after lunch, and after PM snack. Director states that the facility is santized at the end of the day. The toys are washed, floors are vacuumed and mopped. The cubbies are sanitized. The crib sheets are laundered every other day by staff. In addition, the infant room is sanitized with Lysol spray. LPA interviewed the staff in regards to the allegation.

Based on the investigation which included interviews with relevant parties, observations and information obtained, the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disapprove the allegation, therefore the allegation is found to be unsubstantiated.
Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica WheatleyTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3051
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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